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Children up the pressure over chickens Cranbrook council receives letters and drawings from local kids urging it to allow backyard coops ARNE PETRYSHEN Townsman Staff
Three more children put their support behind the city allowing backyard chickens within its limits. At the July 14 council meeting, council received letters from Iris, Lily and Cianne hoping the city will change its bylaws which prohibit keeping backyard chickens. The letters also
prompted the mayor to announce he would be bringing a motion on the matter to council at the August 18 meeting. Eight-year-old Iris wrote that she’s always wanted to raise backyard chickens. “I am writing this letter because I really love chickens,” she wrote. “If I had chickens my family would get lots of fresh eggs.”
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Green Party seeks federal candidate DAN MILLS PHOTO
Golden retriever Boulder is feeling the heat as summer reaches its peak; luckily he can often find a stream to cool down in.
The dog days of summer A Cranbrook vet provides tips on ensuring your pet stays safe on the hottest days
SALLY MACDONALD Townsman Staff
It’s summer time and the living is easy – but many of us don’t realize that our fourlegged family members need extra attention in the warmer
months. When you take Fido along on vacation, there are a few things to keep in mind, said Cranbrook veterinarian Gerry MacIntyre of Kootenay Veterinary Clinic.
“Little things happen that can create strife on your holiday,” he said. “If you are aware of the problems that can arise, you can hopefully avoid most of them.” When you are packing for a
holiday within Canada, take your dog’s own food rather than counting on buying it wherever you go – especially if your dog has a special diet.
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Two candidates have already put their names forward for local riding C AROLYN GR ANT Daily Bulletin
There will be a federal election in 2015, although the actual date is still up in the air. Some pundits predict early spring, others believe it will be later in the year. However, political parties are organizing riding by riding, getting
candidates in place. In Kootenay-Columbia, the Green Party is preparing for a nomination contest for candidates to run in this riding. The actual vote to select a candidate will take place later this year.
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